Tsehum (Shoal) Wharf and Float Reconstruction, BC

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Government of Canada, is seeking qualified contractors to rehabilitate the wharf at the Tsehum (Shoal) Small Craft Harbour located at 10441 Resthaven Dr, Sidney, BC V8L 3H6, under solicitation number 30007991. The project involves the repair or replacement of various structural components, including timber flanges, crossties, decking, bull rails, timber dolphins, wharf-cross bracing, asphalt surfaces, floatation systems, gangway components, and anode supplements. All work must be performed in accordance with the Contract Documents, and bidders are required to conduct a site visit at their own expense to assess conditions, materials, access, weather exposure, and soil factors, acknowledging that no adjustments will be made later for overlooked or misjudged site conditions. The contract follows a two-phase selection process: Phase 1 requires bidders to demonstrate experience by completing at least one marine construction project valued over $50,000 related to float and wharf repairs within the past five years, with submissions evaluated solely on qualifications and supporting documentation. Only pre-qualified bidders will advance to Phase 2, where they will be issued an Invitation to Tender containing specifications and drawings for financial bid submission. The solicitation closes on June 4, 2026, at 14:00 EDT, and bids must be submitted via email to DFO.tenders-soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca with a maximum size of 10 MB including attachments; facsimile submissions and hyperlinks to documents are prohibited. All bids must include proper authorization, accepted terms and conditions, and all required certifications, with failure to meet mandatory criteria resulting in automatic disqualification. The complete scope of work, including cleanup and demobilization, must be finalized by February 28, 2027. The primary point of contact is Charles Nwachukwu, Senior Contracting Officer, and the contractor must designate a representative with full contact details to serve as the primary liaison throughout the project.